THE CYPRESS 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. CUPRESSCS THTOIDES. 



the Deciduous Cypress, (Taxodium distichum,) Sour Gum, 

 (Nyssa multiflora,} and Red Maple, (Acer rubrum,} and 

 forming dense and almost impenetrable masses of foliage, 



