David,in my experience dried Daphne seed has a very low germination rate.
The best thing is to sow them directly after harvesting(with or with out removing the flesh)and leave
the seed pot outside all the time,but don't let it dry out!
The Daphne giraldii-Seedlings were sown in summer last year and gave a pretty result,the seedlings at the
second picture are from the year before.
Nevertheless Good Luck!