Cucumber Pickles

Instructions

1. Pare and seed ripe cucumbers.
2. Slice each cucumber lengthwise into 4 pieces, or cut into fancy shapes, as preferred.
3. Let them stand 24 hours, covered with cold vinegar.
4. Drain them; then put into fresh vinegar, with sugar and one ounce of cassia buds to each quart of vinegar.
5. Boil 20 minutes.
6. Cover closely in a jar.