6 lbs. cucumbers
3 pt. vinegar
1 pt. water
3 c. sugar
3/4 c. salt
1 tsp. alum
Celery seed and onions

Cut cucumbers lengthwise in quarters and soak 2-3 hours in ice water. Drain. Pack into jars with a slice of onion on bottom and top. Add 1 teaspoon celery seed to each jar. Bring remaining ingredients to boil; pour hot liquid into jars and seal. Yield: 6 pints. Allow to set for 1 month.