Zucchini Pickles

7 pounds Zucchini sliced thin

1 cup lime juice

Gallon of water

Syrup

9 Cups sugar

2 Quarts Of vinegar

1/4 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 tablespoon mustard seed

1 tablespoon whole cloves

1 teaspoon pickling spice

Soak zucchini in water lime mixture for 24 hours.  Drain and rinse 4 to 5 times.  Soak in clear cold water for 3 hours.  Drain.

Mix syrup and bring to a boil.  Pour over zucchini and let stand for 3 hours.  Boil 35 to 40 minutes.  Can hot