Members of

the society will be on hand to answer your questions

about cultivating roses. Rose lovers from beginners to

experienced gardeners have the opportunity to talk to

members, ask advice about growing roses, and to buy a

lovely arrangement cut from the members' gardens.

Formed in

1980, The South Metro Rose Society, affiliated with the

American Rose Society, boasts members from Henry,

Fayette, Clayton, Coweta, Carroll, Douglas and Spalding

counties. Members ages range from 11 to 90 years, from

novice to expert class. Membership information will be on

hand at the show. Call Cindy Dale, Membership Chair,

770-631-3885. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of

every month at the Heritage Bank Community Room in

Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m.

"The

Rose Society wants to promote the love of roses and

provide educational opportunities," says Jack Hanie,

South Metro Rose Society President. "We welcome all

who love roses to attend the show and to join us at our

meetings.

Carl

Brewer, First Vice President, reminds us, "The state

flower is the Cherokee Rose, and the national flower is

also the rose."

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