Ripe yellow cucumbers
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
2 c. white vinegar
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. mixed spices

Peel cucumbers. Cut in halves, lengthwise. Scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half in quarters and soak overnight in water. Drain and make a syrup of vinegar, water, sugar, mustard seed and mixed spices. Bring to a boil. Add cucumbers and boil about 3 minutes. Pack solidly in clean jars. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 small onion sliced to each quart. Cover with boiling syrup. Seal.