2 gal. sliced cucumbers
1 gal. water
1 c. lime

Mix:

8 c. sugar
3 qt. vinegar
3 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. pickling spice

Soak cucumbers in water-lime mixture overnight. Drain rinse and soak in clear water 1 hour. Mix sugar, vinegar, salt and pickling spice and bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes. Add cucumbers, 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon mustard seed; boil 30 minutes more, place in jars and seal.