Use fresh, firm medium cucumbers. Wash and cut into quarter lengths. Pour boiling water over cucumbers and let stand overnight. Next morning, pack solidly into clean jars.

3 3/4 c. vinegar
3 tbsp. salt, not iodized
4 1/2 tsp. turmeric
3 c. sugar
4 1/2 tsp. celery seed
3/4 tsp. mustard seed

Boil 5 minutes. Pour hot solution over cucumbers and seal. Makes 6 pints.