2 gal. cucumbers, slice crosswise, 1/4 inch
2 c. lime, regular barnyard lime
5 lb. sugar
1 qt. vinegar
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 tsp. salt

1st day:

Wash and slice cucumbers crosswise. Soak in lime water for 24 hours. Use enough water to cover. (Do not use metal pan.)

2nd day:

Rinse thoroughly 2 or 3 times in very cold water. Drain. Then soak in mixture of sugar, vinegar and spices. Do not heat mixture. Let stand for 24 hours.

3rd day:

Cook for 45 minutes slowly, after boiling starts. Put in jars and seal.

Approximately 10 jars.