1 pkg. sm. green cucumbers, slender
2 1/2 qts. cold water
2 c. salt

Put cucumbers into very small jars.

SYRUP:

3 qt. white vinegar
6 lbs. sugar
Spices as liked in cloth sack

Make brine and let slices lay from 5-8 days. Stir and lift up; do not let get too yellow. Drain and put into 2 1/2 quarts hot water with 1 teaspoon alum; soak 1 hour. Drain and put into 2 1/2 quarts water with 3 teaspoons ginger; leave for 1 hour. Drain well.

Put into syrup 3 quarts water, 6 pounds white sugar, spices as liked in cloth sack. Put sliced cucumbers into syrup and boil 3-4 minutes, then set away until next morning. Then reheat all and put into small jars. They are clear and sweet and can be used in many ways. Makes several pints.