24 med cucumbers, washed 1/2 c salt 1 t curry powder 2 1/2 c sugar 2 c vinegar 1/4 c mustard seed 1 T celery seed 1 t powdered alum

Slice cucumbers and mix with 1/2 c salt and 8 c water and let stand for 5 hrs. Drain and rinse. Boil remaining ingredients. Add cucumbers, bring to a boil and can.