7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
1 1/2 c. pickling lime
2 gallons water
5 lb. sugar
3 pt. vinegar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. celery seed

Dissolve lime in the water, add cucumbers and leave to soak for 24 hours. Stir occasionally. Second day, drain cucumbers and soak in fresh water for 4 hours, changing water every hour. Make syrup of the sugar, vinegar, and spices. Bring to a boil and pour over the cucumbers. Let stand overnight. Third day, boil the cucumbers in syrup for 1 hour. Fill jars and seal. Process 15 minutes in hot water bath.