7-8 lbs. cucumbers
2 c. pickling lime
2 gals. water
3 tbsp. salt

2 qts. white vinegar
10 c. sugar
1 tbsp. pickling spice
1 tbsp. celery seed

Soak cucumbers in lime water for 24 hours. Rinse well. Cover with fresh water and soak for 3h ours. Drain and add vinegar solution. Set overnight. Boil pickles in syrup for 35minutes. Add green cake coloring. Seal in jars. Big yellow cucumbers work best.