
1946 Catalogue 
of “Sterling Quality’? Seeds 
(Vegetable, Flower, Field and Lawn) 

YES, the War IS Over . . . But 
(NEWS ITEM)—‘Continental Europe will fail by 18 million tons of food 
of having enough to supply its people at slightly above wartime levels.” 
The above item does not look as if we could let up in our gardening program 
either this year or the next. Is not this a challenge to the 20 million Victory Gar- 
deners of the past three years — to Keep On? 
To help make a lasting peace we must show the hungry people of the world 
that our way of life is a generous way — and only by sharing with them the products 
of a bountiful harvest, until they can fully feed themselves, can we hope to obtain 
their good will. 
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP 




We had hoped to have a complete new catalog for 1946 
but due to restrictions and shortages of materials our printer 
tells us we are lucky to have this revised catalog this year. 
We are hoping to have a brand new, improved catalog 
for 1947, 




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. 


