The female cone (megastrobilus, seed cone, or ovulate cone) contains ovules which, when fertilized by pollen, become seeds. The female cone structure varies more markedly between the different conifer families, and is often crucial for the identification of many species of conifers.
The Early Years. Breyer Animal CreationsÂ® began as the Breyer Molding Company, a Chicago, Illinois-based plastics manufacturing company. Its first model horse, the # 57 Western Horse, made its appearance in 1950. It was a special order for the F.W. Woolworth Company, made to adorn a mantelpiece clock.
The first Breyerfest was held in 1990 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Over the past 25 years, Breyerfest has grown from a small gathering to a huge event that draws crowds of thousands. In 2013, Breyer famously sold out of three day tickets before the event began.