Hi Steve,
Yes, there is a much better option. Boxwood is difficult to grow from seed. You can purchase one or two shrubs of the named variety you want and take cuttings. That way you'll have the features you desire of the named variety. Here's how to do this.
BOXWOOD PROPAGATION
This site has some good pics and explains how to care for your cuttings as they root and grow.
G6560 Home Propagation of Houseplants, MU Extension
I'm sure you realize after reading the first site, it will be 2 to 3 months before your cuttings root, so be prepared that you may not see the results you want in your garden for a year or two.
Newt