7 lb. cucumbers, sliced
2 c. lime dissolved in 2 gal. water

Soak cucumbers 24 hours in lime water. Rinse 3 different times in cool water. Rinse 3 different times in cool water. Soak 3 hours in ice and water. Drain and pour following syrup over the cucumbers.

SYRUP:

2 qt. good vinegar
4 1/2 lb. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
Pickling spice to taste

Let this set overnight. Then boil mixture and cucumbers for 35 minutes. Pack cucumbers in sterilized jars and seal. Process in hot water bath for 5 minutes.