Med. cucumbers
Alum, if desired
Celery (optional)
Garlic
Onion
Mixed spices
Dill

SYRUP:

Salt
V inegar
Sugar

Soak cucumbers in ice water for 3 or 4 hours, or you can add a little pinch of alum to jar instead. Cut into 4 pieces lengthwise. Put in jars with pieces of celery, if desired. Cut the same size as cucumbers. To each jar, add 1 clove garlic, 1 slice onion, 1/4 teaspoon mixed spices and a small pieces of dill.

SYRUP: To each quart of vinegar, use 1/4 cup salt and 1 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to a boil and pour over pickles, hot but not boiling. Seal at once. One quart of solution covers a little over 2 quarts or 5 pints.