Lime Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 lb. cucumbers
2 c. water
6 c. vinegar
4 lb. sugar
1 Tbsp. mixed spices
2 tsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. green food coloring

Preparation

Slice cucumbers and cover with 1 cup lime and 1 gallon water. Let stand 24 hours.
Stir.
Take out and put in clear water 3 hours.
Make brine with remaining ingredients.