SWEET CRISP PICKLES

Slice 7 pounds medium sized cucumbers 1/4 inch thick. then cover the slices with a solution of 2 cups lime in 2 gallons water. soak 24 hours. Get slacked lime from you lumber dealer.
Next, rinse pickles well and cover with fresh water; soak 3 hours longer. Drain and cover with this mixture:

2 qt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. white sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Soak pickles in this syrup overnight; then boil 40 minutes.
pack in sterilized jars and seal.
You can use this recipe for sliced green tomato pickles and for watermelon pickles. Yields 6 qt.