Crisp Sweet Pickles(Quick)

Put the celery seed, salt and cloves in a bag.

Slice medium size cucumbers in about 1/4-inch slices.

Cover with a mixture of 2 cups lime and 2 gallons of water.

Let stand for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

Cucumbers well and soak for 3 hours in clear, cold water, then drain well.

Bring to a boil the vinegar, sugar and spices; let cool a little, then pour over the drained cucumbers and let stand overnight. Next morning, boil all

40 minutes.

(I let them simmer after they come to a boil.) Pack pickles into sterilized jars and pour hot liquid over them and seal.

Yields 7 or 8 pints.