Bruce asked,I have received some seeds of Leucocoryne vittata - are there any tricks to germinating seeds of this genus and is now (Autumn in southern hemisphere) the right time to try? In my experience Leucocoryne seeds of various species germinate readily within two months after fall planting, planted in a gritty soil mix in pots and given cool but frost-free conditions after beginning application of moisture. No special treatment seems necessary. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA