OTHER ID NUMBERS

ITEM

YEAR\PERIOD

DESCRIPTION

PHOTO/CAPTION

P-I-B-001

Burbank at Desk in Greenhouse

1925

Black and white snapshot of Burbank working at his desk in the greenhouse.

 

Black and white snapshot of Burbank working at his desk in the greenhouse.

P-I-B-002

Burbank at Door of Greenhouse

1925

Black and white snapshot of Burbank standing near door of greenhouse. Original is 3 x 3" mounted on white to 3 1/2 x 5".

Luther Burbank standing near door of greenhouse office circa 1925.

P-I-B-003

Burbank at work in Greenhouse (copy)

1925

Xerox copy of photo of Burbank working in greenhouse, standing near doorway. Shot has a good view of greenhouse itself. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-004

Burbank in Greenhouse with Seedlings

1925

Black and white copy, close-up, of Burbank in greenhouse, looking over seedlings while wearing a hat. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-005

Burbank in Greenhouse looking at Seedling

1925

Black and white copy of Burbank in greenhouse, wearing a hat and looking at seedlings.

Luther Burbank examining young plants in greenhouse circa 1925.

P-I-B-006

Burbank at Goldridge among Trees (copy)

1895

Xerox copy of photo of young Burbank in Sebastopol, standing along trees planted in rows at Goldridge. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-007

Burbank at Goldridge among trees with large dog.

1895

Sepia photo of Burbank examining fruit trees in bloom at Goldridge, accompanied by a large dog. Burbank's face is not visible. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-008

Burbank with Plants near Carriage House

ca. 1900

Sepia toned photo of Burbank inspecting tall plants near Carriage House.

P-I-B-009

Burbank near Carriage House surveying Garden

1924

Black and white professional photo of Burbank looking out on the Santa Rosa Experimental Gardens by the Carriage house. Taken by Ross. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-010

Burbank with Tall and Dwarf Sunflowers

1922

Black and white professional photo of Burbank a new dwarf sunflower and a tall variety behind him.

P-I-B-011

Burbank in Garden with Corn?

1913

Black and white professional photo, taken by Ross, of Burbank in his Santa Rosa gardens, with corn plants (?). All copies located in cabinet.

P-I-B-012

Burbank in Garden with Corn?

1913

Black and white photo, probably taken by J.R. Reid, of Burbank with tall plants (corn?). Negative and 2 8 x 10" glossies made in May '95. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-013

Burbank in Garden, Overview

ca.1922

Black and white photo of Burbank in the Santa Rosa Gardens. Photo shows new residence and size of the gardens. Paradox walnut is noticeable near Carriage House. Photo probably taken by J.R. Reid.

P-I-B-014

Burbank with Trees

1922

Black and white photo of Burbank with Paradox Walnut (?) behind Carriage House. Black hat in hand. Profile. Photo probably taken by J.R. Reid.

P-I-B-015

Burbank Pollinating Flowing Maple (copy)

1922

Xerox copy of photo of Burbank hybridizing a flowering maple. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-016

Burbank in Garden, Stereograph

1922

Black and white stereographic photo (each 3 x 3") of Burbank working in his Santa Rosa garden. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-017

Burbank with LB Spade

1922

Black and white photo of Burbank using the Luther Burbank spade, taken across the street from the new residence, with poppies in the background.

P-I-B-018

Burbank with LB Spade

1922

Black and white copy of Burbank admiring poppies and displaying his "Burbank Spade". Located in cabinet. Used in book "Gardener Touched with Genius". 2d Edition, 1985 from author Peter Dreyer.

P-I-B-019

Booklet of Burbank and Work

1905

Bound booklet, "Luther Burbank and His Work," by Hosmer of Santa Rosa, 1905. Booklet contains a series of pictures of various Burbank creations. Located in cabinet.

P-I-B-020

Stereoscope card (Stereographic) - Burbank in garden with Gladiolas

unknown

Stereoscope card (Stereographic) - Branch with Leaves and Fruits.
Card is numbered "112" in ink on reverse.

P-I-B-021

Burbank and Mrs. Burbank with Sunflowers

1922

Black and white professional photo, taken by J.R. Reid, of Mr. and Mrs. Burbank in patch of low growing or dwarf sunflowers.

P-I-B-022

Burbank with Poppies

unknown

Burbank with poppies in garden. LB is wearing a hat, coat, and bow tie. He's smiling and examining a poppy flower.

SOURCE: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

P-I-B-023

Burbank holding Cherries in Orchard $30

unknown

Burbank standing in cherry orchard holding a branch filled with cherries. See remarks: probably taken by Herbert Wendell Gleason in 1909.

P-I-B-024

Luther Burbank in Greenhouse with Philodendron

unknown

Black and white photo of Luther Burbank and holding large plant in greenhouse. Plant is probably a philodendron. Described in Scientific American article as a “Telegraph Plant”