My sister-in-law said I would not find these cones so fascinating if I had to pick
them up. There were hundreds....maybe more, on their beautiful magnolia tree.
I hope to see it in bloom next year.

Here is a photo of a beautiful Blue Sky Vine flower in their yard and the arbor it is growing on:

http://www.pbase.com/petesie/image/34207190
http://www.pbase.com/petesie/image/34207309