Ever Crisp Pickles
["7 lb. cucumbers, sliced", "2 c. lime", "2 gal. water", "2 qt. vinegar", "4 1/2 lb. sugar", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. celery seed", "1 tsp. whole cloves", "1` tsp. mixed spices"]
["Slice cucumbers and cover with lime and water.", "Let stand 24 hours, then rinse in cold water.", "Let soak 3 hours longer in water, drain off water and cover with a mixture of the remaining ingredients.", "Leave overnight and in the morning, put on stove. Boil for 35 minutes.", "Pack in jars and seal."]
["cucumbers", "lime", "water", "vinegar", "sugar", "salt", "celery", "whole cloves", "mixed spices"]