2 gallons cucumbers
1 pt. salt
1 gallon water
Powdered alum

SYRUP:

2 1/2 qts. vinegar
8 pts. sugar
Scant handful mixed spices
Sprigs of dill

Put cucumbers in brine; let stand 1 week. Drain and cover with boiling water. Let stand 24 hours. Drain and cover again with boiling water, adding a tablespoon of powdered alum. Let stand 24 hours and drain. Slice longways. Boil syrup and pour over cucumbers while hot. Let stand 24 hours. Drain well. Pack into jars. Reheat syrup to boiling and cover pickles, adding sprig of dill. Seal.