Can you help me germinate these seeds?

Okay...I admit it. I am not "Miss Seed". I don;t typically grow anything from seed, unless I can;t locate it any other way. Then I will give it a try.

SO I have the following seeds:

1...Erythina corraloides--Bicolor Coral Tree

2...Erythina arborescens---Sunshine Coral Tree

3...Ochna serrulata---Mickey Mouse plant

4...Tropaeolum peregrinum---Canary Bird Vine

I heard the Ochna has to be extremely fresh or don;t bother...? T/F

I read that Canary Vine seeds have to be kept in the dark to germinate?

Do any of these need any special treatment like soaking, nicking etc?

Any help appreciated

I have only grown canary bird vine.I grew it for a couple of years.Not growing it this year.Direct sowed 1st of June.It would peak towards the end of July for me.Edge

I've germinated coral tree seeds and I nicked them, soaked them over night then put them in a wet papper towel in a plastic bag. They weren't your specific seeds but I would imagine it would work for you. Make sure they get enough heat to. Outside would be know problem this time of year.