1953 Catalogue 
of “Sterling Quality” Seeds 
Vegetlalle, Blower, Giield and Lawn 
Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds 
(Asgrow Bred) (Bodger Grown) 
IMPORTANT 
It is essential for our customers to know how the items in this catalogue are 
effected by the new Maine Sales Tax Law. 
VEGETABLE SEED — Tax Exempt. 
FLOWER SEED — Taxable at the regular rate of 2% on purchases of 25c or over. 
(Exception — flower seed to Commercial Florists is Tax Exempt). 
LAWN SEED — Taxable at regular rate of 2%. 
GRASS SEED and FIELD SEED — When used only for the promotion of Agricul- 
ture are Tax Exempt: otherwise regular tax applies. 
ALL FERTILIZERS — Tax exempt. 
INSECTICIDES — Taxable at regular rate of 2%. 
ALLIED LINES — Are subject to the Sales Tax. 
WHERE the tax applies, kindly add the amount to your order. Any overpayment, 
if only one cent will be promptly returned. 
OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS are not subject to the Maine Sales Tax — when 
merchandise is shipped to them out of the State. 
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING ORDERS 
FREE DELIVERY — We pay the postage on all Flower Seeds as quoted in this 
catalogue and Vegetable Seeds up to and including five pounds of each variety 
as quoted. 
REMITTANCES — Should be made by Check, Money Order or Registered Letter. 
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. 
IMPORTANT — On the bottom of our order sheet you will find the following — 
“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 early with no opportunity 
of replacement. If we have your consent we will not make a disappointing 
substitution. 
NON-WARRANTY — Allen, Sterling & Lothrop warrants to the extent of the pur- 
chase price that seeds or bulbs sold are as described on the container within 
recognized tolerances. Allen, Sterling & Lothrop gives no other or further 
Ww s implied. 
arranty, express or implie ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP 
