>But I guess my question is this: Am I potentially throwing my money away on >seeds that I "go for it" with? Is it really the best approach to hold off >sowing and watering (or at least watering applying Mark's suggestion) in >late winter as soon as I receive the seeds of those that are winter growers? My experience is that winter growers sown now do not perform well even if the do germinate. Why not hedge your bet and split the lots of seeds and try both procedures? Mark Mazer Hertford, North Carolina USA Buds starting to color on some Clivia, Hesperantha vaginata in bloom, seed collection begins with early Lachenalias