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prove useful in vases and window-boxes. Can be grown as 
Coleus. 
Umbrella plant. Cyperus alternifolius, with green leaves, 
and Cyperus laxus, with variegated ones; both are sold under 
the above name. ‘They are very neat and useful plants when 
well grown, requiring plenty of moisture, good drainage, and 
rich fibrous soil. Progagated by cuttings of the tall ‘‘ leaves ’”’ 
or by division. 
