2 c. sugar
1/2 to 3/4 c. vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 head cabbage
1 pepper
1 onion
1 stalk celery

Mix first 4 ingredients. Cook until sugar is dissolved, cool. Grate vegetables. Pour cooled dressing over slaw. Keep in tight covered container in refrigerator. The longer it sets the better it gets.