1945 Catalogue 
of “Sterling Quality’? Seeds 
(Vegetable, Flower, Field and Lawn) 
"Till Peace Brings Plenty — Victory Gardens! 
We have been asked so many times the past few months this vital question 
“Will the Victory Gardeners plant again this year?” 
Our answer is an emphatic “Of course they will!” 
We have had a rude awakening from the dream of complacency that the war 
was about over — and know now that an all out effort is necessary for Victory. 
An all out effort certainly means that food production must be stepped up to 
supplement normal food production. The OPA told us this in no uncertain terms by 
its latest food ration schedule. 
Yes. Victory Gardeners will plant this year and years to come. Prompted by a 
patriotic duty many of them made their first back-yard garden. Now they know the 
joy of a fresh, crisp, cool, green salad —the sweet tenderness of freshly picked 
Golden Bantam Corn—the appetizing smell of fried onions—all from the old 
back yard! 
Our job is to furnish “Sterling Quality” Seed and the necessary supplies to 
help make these Gardens possible. 
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP 


IMPORTANT—0n the bottom of our order sheet you will find the follow- 
ing—“To avoid delay in filling the order, please let us know if we may 
substitute for any varieties which may be out of stock.” 
Please check this as many varieties will be sold out especially late in the season without 
opportunity of replacement. EARLY ORDERS aid us to fill your list without 
substitution. 
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. 
Alien, Sterling & Lothrop gives no warranty, express or implied, as to 
the productiveness of any seeds or bulbs it sells and will not be in any way 
responsible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the pur- 
chase price of the seed. 


