Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
GARDEN SUPPLIES 
IMPORTANT NOTICE 
Our catalog, following the modern custom is essentially a Seed catalog. At our 
store, you will find however, the thousand and one necessary up-to-date items you ex¬ 
pect in a modern seed store. We list a few below. 
A. S. & L. 
T T f \ 'T' |7" A T> Q protect plants against 
Li v_/ A JYtVa O birds, insects, rain, frost, 
hail or wind. They force 
growth and bring maturity 
2 to 3 weeks sooner. Yield 
is increased 10 to 25 per 
cent. Each HOTKAP is a 
miniature hothouse for the 
plant underneath. 
Prices: 1,000 for $10.75, 
250 package with setter 
and tamper, $4.00; 100 
package with setter and 
tamper, $2.75; steel setter, 
$1.50. Garden setter, 50c. 
Postage extra. 
Hotkaps (Home Package). A complete, 
compact package, containing 25 Hotkaps 
complete with paper setter. 
SUDBURY SOIL TEST KITS 
HOME GARDENERS KIT (Model D) 
$2.00 
The ideal introductory kit. Easy to use. 
Tests for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and 
acidity. Gives all essential information for 
successful lawn or garden. Helps the 
farmer grow larger crops. 
HORTICULTURAL KIT (Model B) 
$9.75 
For farmers, garden lovers, small growers 
and estates. Cased in permanent metal 
container. Tests for nitrogen, phosphorous, 
potash and acidity. Contains enough ma¬ 
terial for 60 individual tests. 
Complete 50c, Postage Extra 
Dirt-Proof, Washable 
GARDEN GLOVES 
ALL LEATHER 
DURABLE 
EXTRA SOFT 
Easy to Wear 
—for Men and Women 
E e z y 
garden 
Wear gives you everything you want in 
a garden glove: all-leather protection from dirt, 
scratches, stains, infection — yet permit almost 
BAREHAND FREEDOM. Their amazing soft¬ 
ness and pliability are the result of a special pro¬ 
cessing of select lamb skins. Economical, too— 
outwear 6 pairs of ordinary fabric gloves, are wash¬ 
able and can be used the year round for gardening, 
housework, painting, furnace, garage, etc. 
Sizes for WOMEN (small, 
medium, large) and MEN 
(small, medium, large). 
Price, 75 cents a pair, 
postpaid. (2 pr. $1.40.) 
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EczyWear 
home: ^ % / l" C 
GLOVES 
INOCULATE ALL LEGUME SEEDS WITH 
When ordering. Always state name off seed. 
ALFALFA, all Clovers 
Size Retail 
Vi bu. each...$ .30 
bu. each... .50 
2 1 / a bu. each... 1.00 
PEAS (All Varieties) 
VETCHES (All Varieties) 
Vi bu. each...$ .25 
1 bu. each... .40 
\Vi bu. each... .60 
5 bu. each... 1.70 
I2 l /i bu. each... 4.00 
BEANS 
String, Wax, Kidney 
Vi bu. each...$ .25 
1 bu. each... .40 
5 bu. each... 1.70 
LESPEDEZA 
Size Retail 
1 bu. each.$ .30 
2 bu. each.50 
5 bu. each. 1.00 
SOYBEANS, LIMA 
BEANS, COW PEAS, 
PEANUTS 
1 bu. each.$ .30 
2 bu. each.50 
5 bu. each. 1.00 
10 bu. each. 1.60 
25 bu. each.3.00 
GARDEN SIZE 
Garden Peas & Beans 
Sweet Peas& Lupines 
Enough for 4 lbs. seed 
Retail Price 10c each 
PLANET JUNIOR TOOLS 
We carry in stock a complete line of Planet Jr. Tools and Equipment including Hand 
Seeders Fertilizer Distributors, Wheel Hoes (Double and Single Wheels), Garden Plows, 
Rotary Cultivators, Weeders, Edgers, Horse Hoes and Horse Cultivators. 
We also carry in stock repair and replacement parts. All parts can be supplied on 
short notice. Your inquiries will be appreciated. Send for Planet Jr. catalog and price list. 
SPRAYERS and DUSTERS 
Agents for: Smith, Lowell, Brown and Niagara Lines. A complete stock from the 
small inexpensive tin or brass hand sprayer to the largest capacity sprayers and dusters. 
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