marguerite, i wouldn't try this, but i read that some scientists a few years ago germinated seed from a magnolia tree, that was a few thousand years old (the seeds, that is). so yes, some seeds do maitain amazing viability. > I found a package of seeds, including some old BX > seeds, while > cleaning this winter, and decided to try some of > them before I threw > them out. Good thing! I planted 5 pkts of > Romulea species and 2 of > Lachenalia from BX 5, sent in August, 2002. They > all germinated and I > have full pots of small seedlings growing strongly. > I was amazed at > the excellent germination rate from seeds so old. > What a miracle > geophyte seeds are! Now to try the remainder. ========= tsuh yang ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs/