FLOWERING PLANTS AND PEBNS OF [NDIANA. 617 



timber that originally prevailed throughout the central portion of 

 our State. Its latitude is about 39° 45', and its longitude 86° 50', 

 while it is elevated about 1,000 feet above the sea. In extent it is 

 about seven or eight miles in length, following the meandering of 

 the creek, and according to my observations, which are confirmed 

 by the testimony of others, is wholly confined to the east or left bank 

 of the stream. An additional feature of interest is that among these 

 semiexotic groves may be found another conifer, elsewhere unknown 

 in the flora of this immediate section, the American Yew, Taxus 

 baccata, where it trails over the rocks and luxuriates in the deep cool 

 shade of its more majestic foster relative." 



TAXODIUM L. C. Rich. 



T. distichum (L.) L. C. Rich. Bald Cypress. 



Found only in the southwestern counties, where the so-called 

 cypress swamps cover an area of nearly 20,000 acres. A large tree 

 of high economic value, from 80 to 100 feet high, with a trunk from 

 six to thirteen feet in diameter, growing in deep, submerged swamps 

 and river bottoms, often forming dense forests. Wood light, soft, 

 straight grained ; easily worked and extremely durable in contact 

 with the soil, but not strong. Manufactured into lumber, and used 

 for construction, cooperage, railway ties, posts, fencing, etc. The 

 recklessly extravagant use of this valuable tree is rapidly reducing 

 its available area. Especially valued for the durable shingles made 

 from it. A cypress roof is good for 20 or more years. (Schneck I 



THUJA L. 



T. occidentals L. Arbor- Vitre. White Cedar. 



Found only in the northern counties, and not occurring there in 

 any marked abundance. A tree 40 to 60 feet high, with a diameter 

 at times from three to five feet, growing in cold, wet swamps and 

 along rocky creek banks. The wood is light, soft and brittle, but 

 being durable in contact with the soil, it is largely used for posts, 

 railway ties, fencing, and to a less extent for shingles. Largely cul- 

 tivated as a hedge plant. 



CIIAM.ECYPARIS Spach. 



C. thyoide8 (L.) B. S. P. Southern White Cedar. Cypre- 

 (O. sphcemidea Spach. 

 A few specimens of this conifer are to be found in Allen County, 

 upon the authority of Dr. C. R. Dryer. Its occurrence in our area 

 must be considered as exceptional. 



