1955 Catalogue 
of “Sterling Quality” Seeds 
Vegetalte, Glowenr, Giedd and Lawn 
Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds 
(Asgrow Bred) (Bodger Grown) 
IMPORTANT TO OUR PARCEL POST CUSTOMERS 
Delivery — 
PARCEL POST rates have increased to the point where we cannot absorb these 
charges on Peas, Beans and Corn at our catalogue prices. Kindly add P.P. charges 
at the rate of 23c for One Pound: 4c for each additional pound on these three 
varieties only. 
We pre-pay on all other items of Vegetable Seeds and on all Flower Seeds at 
Catalogue prices. 
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. 
MAINE SALES TAX 
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. 
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 
Warranty, express or implied. 
ALLEN, STERLING & LOTHROP 
