Cones in the photo (left to right)
Ponderosa Pine (Western Yellow Pine), Pinus
ponderosa.
Red Pine (Norway Pine) Pinus resinosa;
Norway Spruce, Picea abies;
The cone collection consists of cones from more than
25 species of conifers from throughout the world. Cones serve as cradles
for maturing seeds and are some of the most beautiful of nature's designs.