Hi, The Robinetts often suggested starting the seed of some Calochortus species after the danger of frost was over, not in the fall as one might expect in a Mediterranean climate. Since I don't routinely use fungicides in sowing seed and live in a climate with wet winters and a lot of humidity, I found starting Calochortus seed in the fall outside didn't work well for me at all. The seed germinated well, but afterwards died. Since I've changed my timing to late January-February I've had much better success. Usually the seed doesn't come up for a month and by then the outside temperatures and humidity are much more accommodating. I still shelter this seed from the rain, but otherwise leave it outside and keep it in growth as long as possible. The second year the seedlings that return seem able to tolerate my weather without so many problems although I still shelter the southern California species from more arid parts of the state. So I think Bob Werra's offer of Calochortus seed to the BX comes at a good time for the northern hemisphere. Also Calochortus seed can be kept for a long time without losing its viability so could be kept until next year and started then as well. #7 in the latest BX is probably Calochortus vestae Bob grows a pretty one with pink flowers although the white one I grow is nicely marked too. So the seed could be from that one. Mary Sue Mary Sue Ittner California's North Coast Wet mild winters with occasional frost Dry mild summers