7 lbs. cucumbers, sliced thin
1 c. lime
1 gallon water
1/2 gallon water vinegar
5 lbs. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. pickling spices

Soak cucumbers in one gallon of lime, filled water for 24 hours. Rinse well. Soak in cold water for 3 hours. Boil together the vinegar, sugar, and spices; pour over pickles. Let stand overnight. Bring to a boil and boil for 35 minutes before putting them in sterilized jars.