Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine_ 
1941 Catalogue 
of “Sterling Quality” Seeds 
( J r egetable , Flower , Field and Lawn) 
OUR JOB! 
This is, indeed a crucial year for every line of business. Whether en¬ 
gaged directly in the defense program or carrying on in a vital basic indus¬ 
try such as ours— How Well We Do Our Job in 1941 will count in determin¬ 
ing the result we all desire. 
In our line the problems brought about by war shortages are a distinct 
challenge to the enterprise and ingenuity of American Seedsmen. Many 
varieties of vegetable seeds, such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, Spinach, etc., 
are grown extensively in Europe—these are popular every day vegetables—- 
and while the supply of seed for this season is limited—every effort is 
being made to eventually make America self-sufficient on these items. 
The unusual conditions warrant us to expect a very busy planting sea¬ 
son. Our organization is geared up to take care of it. We have the seed 
stocks you can plant with confidence—Asgrow Grown Vegetable Seeds—- 
Bodger Grown Flower Seeds—there are none better! 
We, therefore, courteously solicit your orders—they will be filled care¬ 
fully and promptly, and we pledge to make an extra effort at this critical 
period to live up to the high standards of our business policy. 
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP. 
INFORMATION AND SUGGESTIONS TO CUSTOMERS: 
HELP US SELECT OUR 1942 COVER —Send us a photograph that you think would 
make an attractive and interesting picture on the front cover of our catalogue. A snap¬ 
shot, or larger photograph, will do. If we use the picture we will send you five dollars for 
it. We cannot return any picture sent to us—but we will pay for any we use. Would 
you like to try? All photographs must be in by October 1, 1941. 
We pay the postage on All Flower Seeds quoted in this catalog and Vegetable Seeds 
up to and including five pounds of each variety. 
Orders. Should be written preferably in ink on our order sheet or on a blank sheet 
separate from letter. Be sure to sign your name and give your address. Telephone 
orders will be given immediate attention. Call Portland: Dial 3-3874. 
We give no warranty, express or implied, as to quality, description, productiveness, or 
any other matter of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out, and will not be in any way re¬ 
sponsible for the crop. 
