THE DECIDUOUS CYPRESS. 159 
mable value. It will grow as far north as St.Louis. As 
an ornamental tree, it is much esteemed on account of its 
light, graceful foliage. It is very easy to raise either 
from the seed or from slips. If raised from seed the 
young plants should be kept covered and shielded from 
the sun. Transplant the cypress while small, as the tap- 
root strikes very deep wherever the soil will permit it. 
To obtain the seed, store the cones in a dry place and 
raise the seed that falls from the cone only; those that 
remain in the cone rarely, if ever, germinate. 
