7 lb. med. size cucumbers
2 c. pickling lime
2 gal. water

Slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick. Cover with a solution of lime and water. Soak 24 hours. Rinse pickles well and cover with fresh water. Soak 3 hours longer. Drain and cover with: 1 tbsp. pickling salt 1 tsp. whole cloves 4 1/2 c. sugar (9 c.) 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Soak pickles in this syrup overnight. Then boil 45 minutes, pack in sterilized jars and seal. This recipe may also be used for green tomato pickles or watermelon rind pickles.