1From Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, [25 March? 1756] (Franklin Papers)
...on the Trees as big as Kidney Beans, and Asparagus on the Tables they say they have had these...
2Memorandum Books, 1767 (Jefferson Papers)
...gooseberries—currans—strawberries—asparagus—artichokes—fill up trees—sow grass—henhouse—cherry...
3Memorandum Books, 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
Get seeds. peas. celery. spinach. asparagus. artichoke. cabbage.