Peel, slice 1/4 inch thick 2 gallons of large cucumbers. Remove seeds. Soak in lime water, 24 hours: 2 cups lime and enough water to cover.

Rinse well. Soak 3 hours with clear water. Drain. Mix:

1 tsp. alum
2-3 oz. red food coloring
1 c. white vinegar
Enough water to cover

Simmer 2 hours. Drain and throw away liquid.

Mix:

2 c. water
8 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
1 lg. bag cinnamon hearts
8 sticks cinnamon

Bring to boil (make sure candies are melted). Pour over cucumbers, let stand for 24 hours.

Drain. Reheat syrup. Pour over cucumbers.

Repeat third day instructions.

Reheat syrup. Pack cucumbers, pour hot syrup over cucumbers. Seal.