Burbank


Luther, 1849–1926, U.S. horticulturist and plant breeder.
a city in SW California.
a town in central Illinois.
Contemporary Examples

Inside the Campaign to Save LA David Frum February 5, 2013
Lindsay Lohan vs. Amanda Bynes: A Quiz on Their Car Troubles The Daily Beast September 18, 2012
‘John Carter’: Disney’s Quarter-Billion-Dollar Movie Fiasco Chris Lee February 20, 2012
The Secrets of Hybrid Fruit Stacey Slate January 21, 2010
Don’t Count Leno Out Lloyd Grove November 2, 2009

Historical Examples

The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 4, 1886-1900 Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
The Return of Peter Grimm David Belasco
Autobiography of a YOGI Paramhansa Yogananda
Old Rail Fence Corners Various
Birdseye Views of Far Lands James T. Nichols

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