

Our stock was grown out from USDA accession number PI 339940. James Chalk saved less than one-half the quantity desired, and consequently the price is necessarily high." Unfortunately, however, while we have his entire crop, Mr.

They further claimed, " Seed grown by Chalk can be had only direct from us in our sealed packages. Atlee Burpee introduced it to their customers in their 1904 Farm Annual dedicating a whole page as well as a color cover illustration. 'Chalk's Early Jewel' is a parent of ' Bonny Best' and Bolgiano's ' I.X.L.'. It was introduced by Moore & Simon of Philadelphia in 1900. Said to be the culmination of ten years of selection work by James Chalk of Norristown, Pennsylvania after crossing Livingston's ' Perfection' with 'Hubbard's Curled Leaf' in 1889. Attesting to its qualities, 'Chalk's Early Jewel' has remained commercially available since its introduction over one hundred years ago. It delivers a classic, balanced flavor that is neither too tart or too sweet. Its fruit are smooth, generally uniformly red in color, globe to flattened-globe shaped, and typically range from two to six ounces each. 85 days, indeterminate - The regular leafed vines of 'Chalk's Early Jewel' are vigorous, productive and reliable.
