Slice 1 gallon medium cucumbers (1/4 inch thick) into large crock or kettle. Add 1 gallon cold water and sprinkle with 1 C. household lime. Pour a little hot water over lime to desolve. Let sit 24 hours, then rinse thoroughly until lime is gone. Let soak in clear water for 3-4 hours.
Make spice mixture:
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon pickling spice
Put into cheesecloth pouch and tie end, put pouch into:
1 tablespoon salt
9 C. white sugar
2 quarts white vinegar
Green food coloring
Bring to a boil, cool, then add to drained cucumbers. Let sit 24 hours, then bring cucumbers and spice mix to a boil, simmer until pickles are clear. Preserve by canning in large jars.