I can't be certain, but they should be ok. Seeds like hippeastrum or worsleya that remain viable when dry (i.e orthodox seeds) are generally able to tolerate freezing when dried. Of course there could be exceptions to this rule...

Bill

I think they store a lot of these seeds at 4C in drying agents for a long time (Hippi seed anyway), but I could be wrong. Seriously though, I know you are totally psyched to get these, but why pay way too much to get seed that you will germinate the worst time of year when you can wait until spring and have an easier time of it? I do irrational things like this all the time, but I'd personally hold off and get seed or seedlings in the spring when they can go outside and enjoy life more than in a window. Good luck with whatever you decide, Dan

i will let you know that i purchased some of the seeds from a person in brazil

^_^ and although i got a couple extra 'bonus' seeds, not a one germinated. Not one.

Be wary. And yes, it was about this time last year. And it took about a week longer than posted. All in the FWIW department.

dave

I bought a single seed from Australia. I think the cost with postage was about $30 US. The seed arrived crushed and never germinated. Sometimes it pays to wait.

Now I have healthy plants from seeds bought from someone HERE and I have a 2-year old plant. Worsleya blooms can be anything from pale / nearly white (they'll tell you it's blue) to the AMAZING BEAUTIFUL FANTASTIC BLUE that Dan's plant are. At least if you know the parent, you have a better chance of not being disappointed. With any luck, there may be some seeds or plants available HERE next year!

Some things are worth waiting for!