THE CYPEESS SUB-FAMILY. 



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ity, soon covering the vast tracts of swampy soil in the 

 maritime districts. It is frequently seen associated with 



Fig. 55. CUPRESSUS THTOIDES. 



the Deciduous Cypress, (Taxodlum dlstichum,) Sour Gum, 

 (Nyssa multiftora^ and Red Maple, (Acer rubrum,) and 

 forming dense and almost impenetrable masses of foliage, 



