I tried the following during August 2010: Obtain seeds as fresh as possible. Remove the reddish aril (aril was quite oily) completely by washing with water and gentle rubbing. File a small area of seed (black/dark brown) with an emery board. Soak in water approx. 2 hours. Mix 2 parts multipurpose compost and 1 part sharp sand. Fill clear colourless plastic pots (has layer of grit at the bottom) with compost. Water the compost and allow water to drain from the bottom of pot, Make a hole (about 1cm-cube or approx size of seed) at the edge of the compost with the pot, put seed in and cover with compost. Stretch clingfilm over the top of pots and tie with rubber band. Put pots on foil-lined tray to reflect light and in sunniest spot in the house. I watered sparingly from the base of pot after planting if the compost looked dry. After 32 days I had 1 (of 12 seeds) germinated. I found it useful to read this article (found it by google) Revista Arvore Print version ISSN 0100-6762 Rev. Arvore vol.28 no.3 Vicosa May/June 2004 doi: 10.1590/S0100-67622004000300002 "Seed germination and removal of Michelia champaca L. (Magnoliaceae) in eucalypt stands: the influence of the aril" "Germina��o e remo��o de sementes de Michelia champaca L. (Magnoliaceae) em talh�es de eucalipto: influ�ncia do arilo" by Giovano Candiani, Mauro Galetti and Victor Jose Mendes Cardoso

Have you tried Caldwell Nursery yet? I think they have sold out but you could always put and order in for one) Mike Here is a link that might be useful: Nursery

Hi Chubite!! Thank you for the information!! ;-). I hope it will brace me with blooms this summer.. I thought I saw some, but it was new leaves.. This is a beauty and I think I got a great deal on this one, thanks to you!! Xo Hi Robert!! Thank you!! I, so happy to finally but this tree. I. Excited to get this started and to smell the beautiful fragrance.. I have heard so may wonderful things, I just had too!! Hubby didn't even see it delivered! YES!! Hi Mike!! I a, very excited to smell this one thank to you guys... I will no doubt love this one.. I did pot up in 5-1-1 mix and use FP, so it should like it. Lol.. I hope it likes the pool area, as much as you do!! You can always have a place in your " chair" by my pool!! ;-). You bet I will keep you updated!! I just hope it will do well for me.. Hi Kasie!! Thank you so much.. I have been looking and reading som ugh about this beauty.. I am ready!! Thanks to my friend.. ;-) Fragrant.. Finally eh? Lol... I have been wanting this one and just needed that push.. How could I turn down this offer on eBay? I can't believe I was the only bidder.. I was so happy to receive this as well... I will bring mine in when I bring in the Hurd of Plumeria.. Thank you for the info.. I really appreciate it very much!!! Musaboro!! Thank you!!! Yes.. She is a sweetheart and is a wonderful " enabler". Lol.. She is a wonderful person and I'm so happy to have her as a friend !! She speaks highly of you as well.. Thank you for the kind comments one,y growing ability.. Lol. " no pressure" Eh? Lol.. I hope I can ate it happy and see some beautiful blooms.. For you to say you cannot love without one.. Says so much!! I will work hard to take good care of it!! I do flush .. I do this to all of my trees... It just a natural process, since I don't fertilize every time I water.. FP can be used diluted at every watering, but I sometimes must don't have time, so,they all bet flushed along when it rains... Thanks for all of the comments, guys and gals!! Glad I'm in " the club". Lol.. I guess I'm always late to the party!! ;-) Mahalo Nui Loa !!! Laura

Hi Meg--you may want to take a look at the fragrant plants forum on Gardenweb. There's a discussion regarding this plant. One person had their nursery order a M. Champaca from Monrovia. Perhaps a nursery close to you would do the same. You could also look at Logee's website if you want to consider mail order. They have the M. Alba. I've always had good experiences ordering from them. Hope you find one!