Quarter cucumbers lengthwise and put in large kettle. Cover with boiling water and let stand overnight. Drain and put in jars. Heat the following mixture and pour over cucumbers. Seal and put in hot water bath for 5 minutes.

SWEET PICKLE STICKS MIXTURE:

3 1/2 c. vinegar
3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. salt
4 1/2 tsp. celery seed
4 1/2 tsp. turmeric
3/4 tsp. mustard seed

Mix and heat.