Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Stone Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, crisp flesh with good eating quality. 4. Moderately juicy, which enhances flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, white flesh with a very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety ‘Sugrafortyeight’ is characterized by a midseason harvest date, the production of a large-sized, black, broad elliptic berry and a very large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyeight’ are very firm and begin to ripen earlier than ‘Sugrathirtyfour’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,750) or ‘Autumn Royal’ (unpatented). The new variety ‘Sugrafortyeight’ is characterized by a broad elliptic berry shape compared to the elongated berry shape of both ‘Autumn Royal’ (unpatented) and ‘Sugrathirteen’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,434).

Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety ‘Sugrafortyseven’ is characterized by an early harvest date, the production of a large-sized, red, globose berry and a large bunch size. The berries of ‘Sugrafortyseven’ are very firm. The new variety ‘Sugrafortyseven’ is characterized by a higher cluster weight and berry weight compared to ‘Flame Seedless’ (unpatented). The new variety has similar berry color to the variety ‘Crimson Seedless’ (unpatented) but begins ripening earlier.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Xanthe’, characterized by its upright, mounding and bushy plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large golden yellow-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; and excellent flower longevity.

Abstract: A new dianthus plant particularly distinguished by having light pink flowers with a purple star, good branching, and medium vigor, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aramis White’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are snow white in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Akilon Gold’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; short internodes and freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; medium green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences that are golden yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Be Fortune’ particularly characterized by flowers which are red/purple and greyed/purple with wide yellow edges and a red/purple labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Petticoat’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with re/purple marks and some yellow in the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Mia’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with red/purple spots in the center and also some yellow in the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘FLOR277322’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white with some red/purple spots on the lateral sepals and a red/purple labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI00316’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; freely flowering habit; typically three racemes per plant; each inflorescence with numerous flowers; showy purple to purple violet-colored flowers with fine dots and netting (venation) pattern; and ease of production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI00178’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; freely flowering habit; typically two panicles or racemes per plant; each inflorescence with numerous flowers; showy light violet-colored flowers that are densely covered with red purple and dark purple-colored spots and marbling; and ease of production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘MYPOT0001’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; double type inflorescences with dark violet-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Petunia plant named ‘PEHY0008’ particularly distinguished by its purple flowers with large white center, dark green foliage, good branching, a semi-trailing to mounding habit, and floriferous throughout the season.

Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant named ‘Chantal’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; strong stems; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers that have fused petal apices; and relatively long flowering period.

Abstract: A new and distinct Campanula plant named ‘Chico Lila’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; strong stems; freely flowering habit; lilac-colored flowers; and relatively long flowering period.

Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant named ‘GAIZ0005’ particularly distinguished by the compact and semi-upright plant habit and the large bi-color inflorescences of a striking red and yellow color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Sunlobe Toreho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; relatively large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘Balfluttropi’, characterized by its medium purple-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A method is provided for the suppression or prevention of pain, movement disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders, urinary bladder disorders, abnormal metabolic states, disorders of the muscular system, and neuropsychiatric disorders in a patient. The method comprises positioning at least one electrode on or proximate to at least one of the patient's sphenopalatine ganglia (“SPG”), sphenopalatine nerves (“SPN”), or vidian nerves (“VN”), and activating the at least one electrode to apply an electrical signal to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN. In a further embodiment of the invention used to treat the same conditions, the electrode used is capable of dispensing a medication solution or analgesic which is applied via an electrode to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN. A method is also provided for surgically implanting an electrode on or proximate to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN of a patient.

Abstract: A method of designing a residential fire protection system in a residential dwelling unit are shown and described. The residential dwelling unit has a plurality of compartments as defined in the 2002 National Fire Protection Association Standards 13, 13D, 13R. The method can be achieved by: determining a minimum quantity and location of residential fire sprinklers required to determine a hydraulic demand calculation of the residential fire sprinklers of a piping network filled with water and arranged to protect the plurality of compartments; and specifying the minimum quantity and location of residential fire sprinklers in a piping network filled with a gas. Various aspects of the invention are also shown and described.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including a header having a plurality of header openings with rigid tubes that may be made of plastic are inserted in the openings. The tubes are sealed to the header to prevent leakage between the header and the tubes to prevent water and air leakage between the wet, scavenger air stream flowing through the tubes and a dry air stream flowing around the tubes. A method of making the heat exchanger includes providing the openings with a flange and uses an interference fit between the rigid heat exchange tubes and the header openings. A self-leveling sealant may be used to seal the heat exchanger tubes to the header using, for example, a paint roller and/or a paint sprayer.