7 1/2 lbs. cucumbers (slice before weighing)
2 c. lime to 2 gal. of water
9 c. sugar
2 qts. vinegar
3 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 tbsp. salt

Mix cucumbers and lime and water. Soak 24 hours. Wash several times, put in clear water and change every hour for 3 hours. Mix sugar, vinegar, spices and salt. Boil and pour over and leave overnight. Bring to boil next day and boil cucumbers 30 minutes. Seal while hot in hot jars. makes 4 quarts pickles. Also use firm green tomatoes, cut in wedges, like orange slices. Makes delicious "tomato pickles".