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����������� The Greater Columbia Rose Society extends this special invitation to join our Society of Rose Lovers.� The Society was organized, May 1971, and is an affiliated club of The American Rose Society.

����������� The primary objective of the society is to share information, to encourage, and stimulate interest in the cultivation and love of the rose, our National Floral emblem.� We have well planned programs of education, which are used to teach the latest methods of planting, pruning, cultivation, and disease control.� New varieties are highlighted as well as the use of artistic arrangements, and all other interesting phases of the hobby of growing roses.

MEETINGS:� We meet on the fourth Sunday of each month, except July, August, and November.� The last Saturday of February we hold a pruning workshop and demonstration at the rose garden in front of the Palmetto Richland� Hospital and in December a Holiday Banquet.� We meet in Suite 130 of� Nine Medical Park� at Palmetto Richland� Hospital at 3:30pm.� Following our programs we have a question and answer period to answer any rose growing questions you may have.� We also publish a local bi-monthly newsletter containing information on rose growing, and upcoming� events.

CONSULTING ROSARIANS:� We have a staff of consulting rosarians, appointed by the American Rose society, to help persons interested in good rose growing practices.� Their services are free.� Listed below are the names and telephone numbers of consulting Rosarians in the Greater Columbia area.� Please do not hesitate to call any of them with questions regarding rose growing problems.

Gerri Amick	359-5092	Tom & Ilse Estridge	776-3216
Doug & Ann Baker	782-3045	Hazel Hruby	(864) 445-7062����������
Nancy & Rod Humphreys	776-0307	Janice Pfeiffer	736-8105
Lonnie Christopher	798-5423	Dr. Satish Prubhu	736-2125
David Durham	781-6098

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

Greater Columbia Rose Society, annual, Payable January to March�������������������������������������� $15.00

South Carolina State Rose Society, annual����������������������������������������������������������������� � ��������� �12.50

American Rose Society, annual regular membership (senior dues $34.00)��������������� � ��������� �37.00

����������� We encourage our members to become full American Rose Society members.� By becoming a full member, you will receive the following: A colorful, informative, monthly magazine, the American Rose Society Handbook for selecting roses and the yearly Rose Annual containing articles by top rose growers in the nation.� All this and much more including free entry to many outstanding rose gardens nation wide.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

����������� We cordially invite you to join our Society (and the American Rose Society, if you desire), by completing this application form.� Please make checks payable to: Greater Columbia Rose Society.� Checks may be mailed to Mr. David Durham, 449 Annondale Road, Columbia, SC 29212

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For additional information CALL: Delores Snellgrove, President 786-6654