Fresh, firm med. cucumbers
3 3/4 c. vinegar
3 c. sugar
3 tbsp. salt
4 1/2 tsp celery seed
4 1/2 tsp. turmeric
3/4 tsp. mustard seed

Wash and cut cucumbers into sticks. Pour boiling water over them and let stand 4 to 5 hours. Drain and pack solidly into sterilized jars. Make a solution of the vinegar, sugar and spices and boil for 5 minutes. Pour boiling hot over the cucumbers to within 1/2 inch of top of jar. Put on cap, screw band firmly tight. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.