... by English gardeners, the only collection shown being one from France, consisting of specimens of fine white and green asparagus, sea kale, lettuces, and carrots. There were fourteen competitors of table pears, the finest being a collection of French ...

... and, amongst other rareties exposed for sale in the central avenue at Covent-garden, were green-peas at £2 the quart, and asparagus and rhubarb at 15s. the bundle. ...