Lime Water Pickles

7 lbs. sliced cucumbers
2 cups boiling lime
2 gallons water

Soak for 24 hours in this mixture.

Begin the next day at same time. Put cucumbers in cold water for 3 hours (add ice to keep cool). Then after 3 hours drain. Meanwhile mix the following mixture:

1/2 gallon vinegar
4 1/2 lbs. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 tsp. mixed pickling spices

Bring to boil, then add drained cucumbers and let set overnight. Next morning cook 35 minutes and seal.