25-30 cucumbers

Stand whole cucumbers in a brine of salt water (strong enough to float an egg) for 2 weeks.

Wash good after 2 weeks, slice and place in cold water with 2 tablespoons alum overnight (24 hours) wash again, next day.

Bring to a boil the following: 2 qt. sugar 1 tsp. whole cloves 2 sticks cinnamon Few drops green food coloring

Pour over pickles, let stand overnight. Next morning drain; heat liquid. Pour over pickles again until next morning, on this day (3) heat liquid again. Pack pickles into clean jars. Pour liquid over pickles and seal. Makes 12 pints.