From the malted grain of millet, and sometimes of Guinea corn, an intoxicating beverage is made which is known as “Gir” (Haussa).
A fine grass seed called “Acha” (Digitaria ternata) is grown in the fields with millet, and attains a height of about two and a half feet. It is used for making a sort of porridge. “Tomba” (Eleusine coracana?) and “Iboru” are grown in a similar manner. The composition, nutritive value and commercial value of several of these food grains are fully dealt with in the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, vol. vii. [1909], p. 148.
BRITISH COTTON GROWING ASSOCIATION GINNERY, OGUDU, ILORIN.
Fig. 34, [p. 139.]
GWARI TOWN, OPPOSITE MINNA, SOUTH OF ZARIA.
Fig. 35, [p. 155.]
COW FULANI WOMAN SELLING MILK AT GWARI.