7 ½ pounds cucumbers slices.
Pickling mix:
2 cups lime mixed well with 2 gallons water (cold).
Add cucumbers and let set 24 hours.
Rinse 3 or 4 times with fresh water each time, and let set 3 hours.
Make syrup of:
4 ½ lbs. sugar or 8 ½ cups
2 quarts apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. mixed spices.
Bring syrup to a boil.
Add cucumbers and boil 30 minutes, and seal in jars.