This takes about three days to complete.

7 lbs. extra lg. cucumbers (yellow)
2 1/2 c. household lime
4 gal. water
4 oz. (1/4 lb.) alum
1 qt. water
2 qts. white vinegar
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. pickling spice
5 lbs. sugar

FIRST DAY: Peel and cut cucumbers in about 1 1/2 inch sticks before weighing. Soak sticks in 2 gallons of water with lime added.

SECOND DAY: Drain and wash in clear water; then soak in 2 gallons of water with alum added.

THIRD DAY: Remove from alum water and soak 6 hours in clear water; drain. Make a syrup of one quart water, vinegar, salt, spices and sugar. Bring to a boil with cucumbers. Let stand for 4 hours. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes and place pickles in jars prepared canning jars and seal.