7 lbs. cucumbers (sliced crosswise)
2 c. lime
2 gal. water
8 c. distilled white vinegar
8 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Soak clean cucumbers in water and lime mixture in crockery or enamel ware for 12 hours or overnight. Do not use aluminum ware. Wash 3 times in clean water and soak in fresh ice water for 3 hours.

Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a low boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add cucumbers and soak 5-6 hours or overnight. Boil pickles in soaking liquid for 35 minutes. Fill sterilized quart jars with cucumber slices and pour syrup over cucumbers. Seal.