9 lb. melon rind, diced
1 vial of Lilly's lime
1 gallon water

Soak overnight. Rinse and boil, covered with water for 5 hours. Add 9 pounds sugar and cook 5 hours longer. About 1 1/2 hours before the time is up add 1 cup of mixed pickling spices, 1 package of stick cinnamon in bag. Twenty minutes before taking from fire, add 1 quart vinegar. Keep well covered with water while cooking. Seal.