For every gallon of sliced cucumbers: 1 gallon of water mixed with 2 cups slack lime. Soak in lime water overnight. In morning wash in 3 or 4 cold waters. Soak in water 2 hours.

Mix until sugar is completely dissolved:

4 c. vinegar
8 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt

Add cucumbers, 2 tablespoons of pickling spices and 1 tablespoon of celery seed (spices may be placed into spice bag instead of left loose). Soak about 6 hours. Cook about 1 hour or until clear. Pack into hot, clean jars and seal.