Abstract: An aerosol metering valve comprising: (a) a valve stem movable between a rest position and a firing position comprising: a body portion comprising a circumferential sealing surface (b) a valve body comprising: a body wall, and an internal chamber defined at least in part by the body wall; and (c) a metering gasket having an inner periphery defining an aperture, being disposed near the most interior end of the internal chamber and being configured to be able to form a transient, substantially fluid-tight face seal against the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem, where at the rest position of the valve stem, the body portion of the valve stem is located within the internal chamber and as the valve stem is moved from its rest position towards its firing position the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem contacts the metering gasket to form a face seal thereby closing a metering chamber and thereafter further movement of the valve stem towards its firing position causes the metering gask

Abstract: An aerosol metering valve comprising: (a) a valve stem movable between a rest position and a firing position comprising: a body portion comprising a circumferential sealing surface (b) a valve body comprising: a body wall, and an internal chamber defined at least in part by the body wall; and (c) a metering gasket having an inner periphery defining an aperture, being disposed near the most interior end of the internal chamber and being configured to be able to form a transient, substantially fluid-tight face seal against the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem, where at the rest position of the valve stem, the body portion of the valve stem is located within the internal chamber and as the valve stem is moved from its rest position towards its firing position the circumferential sealing surface of the valve stem contacts the metering gasket to form a face seal thereby closing a metering chamber and thereafter further movement of the valve stem towards its firing position causes the metering gask

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar named ‘ROCPEACH’ is disclosed, characterized by cold-hardy plants producing multiple peach-yellow flowers per stem. The new variety is a Ranunculus, useful as an ornamental plant or for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Digitalis cultivar named ‘Firebird’ is disclosed, characterized by plants exhibiting improved Winter hardiness and basal branching without pinching. Plants are taller than known varieties and have a unique flower color combining greyed oranges and reds. The new variety is a Digitalis hybrida, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar named ‘ROCORANGE’ is disclosed, characterized by cold-hardy plants producing multiple bright orange, semi-double flowers per stem. The new variety is a Ranunculus, useful as an ornamental plant or for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar named ‘ROCPINK’ is disclosed, characterized by cold-hardy plants producing multiple pink flowers per stem. The new variety is a Ranunculus, useful as an ornamental plant or for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar named ‘ROCYELLOW’ is disclosed, characterized by cold-hardy plants producing multiple yellow flowers with red flecks The new variety is a Ranunculus, useful as an ornamental plant or for cut flower production.