Watermelon Rind Pickles
["7 lb. melon rind", "7 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon", "2 c. vinegar", "1 tsp. oil of cloves"]
["Trim off green and pink portions of watermelon. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Parboil until tender but not soft; drain. Combine ingredients and bring to a boil. Pour over rinds; let stand 2 nights in succession, draining off liquid, heating it and pouring it over rinds each morning."]
["melon rind", "sugar", "oil of cinnamon", "vinegar", "oil"]