It's time to

stop and smell the roses, and what better place to do that than at the

16th annual Spring Rose Show, presented by the South Metro Rose Society.

The two-day

event will be at Fayetteville Primary School on Hood Avenue. The show

is operated in accordance with American Rose Society rules.

More than 500

roses will be entered into competition by amateur growers from throughout

Georgia and the deep South. Exhibitors should pick up the show schedule

and exhibitor number Saturday, May 19 from 7-9 a.m. Meet under the portico

of the school. Entry closes at 10 a.m. as the teams of judges have decisions

to make by 2 p.m.

For exhibitors

info, contact commitee Chairman Tommie Adams at 770-478-7909.

The best time

for viewing the roses will be Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m.

All classifications are represented and prizes are awarded. There are

two classes dedicated for the novice and beginner. There is no charge

for the event as it is the goal of the society for everyone who wants

to have a rose garden to be encouraged and successful with growing roses.

There will be a rose information display on-site staffed by consulting

rosarians rose experts recognized by The American Rose Society.

The South Metro

Rose Society is one of more than 400 local clubs affiliated with the American

Rose Society, which is the world's largest organization devoted to America's

national flower. The local group was organized in 1980 and meets fourth

Mondays at the Heritage Bank community room in Fayetteville at 7:30 p.m.

Phone 770-631-3885

to learn more.

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