Joe Joe: Have a look here. http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/… Here's info on germination for lilies. http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/… Arnold New Jersey On 11/18/16, JoeJoe Clark wrote: Dear PBSers, I'm having a hard time getting information about taking care of L. occidentale. I haven't obtained bulbs of this species yet (still looking), but I received a seed package from Chiltern nursery and information of growing hypogeal liliums. However, what are the natural conditions of this beautiful lily? Cheers, Joe Joe