Avid gardeners are taught to appreciate the beauty of both annuals and perennials, and a common saying among them is April showers bring May flowers. Another that will hopefully prove evident in the Mid-Atlantic is Spring is just around the corner. Its a popular thing to say and hear around this time of year, but one thing many dont know is where the first rhyme/saying originated. It reaches back to the mid-16th century, although early use of April showers bring May flowers perhaps existed even earlier. In 1557, Thomas Tusser compiled a collection of writings he called A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry. In the April husbandry section, he wrote, Sweet April Showers, Do spring May flowers. The rhyme was originally a short poem. Looking ahead to all the beautiful flowers May will bring, The Emporium dealers will decorate the front sale showcase for the month of April with jardinieres, vases and gardening tools to use or to decorate with. The dealers have Roseville, McCoy, Weller, etc. as well as vases of all shapes and sizes for the flowers of spring, summer and fall. The courtyard will be open soon with flowers and items for patios and gardens. The Emporium offers complimentary snacks to enhance the shopping experience. The multi-dealer shop is open six days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays, with extended hours on Thursdays and Fridays until 7 p.m. The Emporium is located at 424 High St., Burlington City, N.J. For further information, call 609-747-8333. Happy antiquing, and spring is just around the corner.