(We have made hundreds of jars of these and, during the years when we had gardens, we had them on our table every meal.)

6 qts. thinly sliced baby cucumbers
8 onions thinly sliced

Sprinkle ½ c. salt over vegetables and cover with ice.  Let stand 3 hours.  Drain well.  Make a syrup of 1½ t. turmeric, 1½ t. powdered cloves, 1 t. celery seed, 2 T. mustard seed, 6 c. sugar and 4 c. vinegar.  Bring to a boil and add the drained cucumbers.  Let come to a boil and put into sterilized jars and seal.