Burbank

(bʉrbaŋk)

Burbank, Luther 1849-1926; U.S. horticulturist: bred numerous varieties of fruits, vegetables, & flowers

city in SW Calif.: suburb of Los Angeles: pop. 100,000

Origin: after Dr. D. Burbank, one of the city planners

See Burbank in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A city of southern California near Los Angeles. There are several motion picture and television studios here. Population: 104,000.

, Luther 1849-1926.

American horticulturist who developed countless new varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, including the russet Burbank potato and the Shasta daisy.

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