Soak 7 pounds green tomatoes or cucumbers (sliced 1/8-1/4 inch thick) in 2 gallons of water in which you have added 2 cups slacked lime. Allow to soak for 24 hours. Then drain and soak in clear water every hour for 4 hours.

MAKE SYRUP OF:

5 lb. sugar
4 pt. vinegar
1 tsp. jocking
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mixed spices
1 tsp. allspice