The spices must be bruised or beaten tolerately fine before putting with pickles; and a little salad oil added is an improvement.—Mrs. P. McG.

Cucumbers or other small Pickles.

2 gallons vinegar.

3 tablespoonfuls ginger.

2 tablespoonfuls celery-seed.

1 tablespoonful cinnamon.

2 tablespoonfuls turmeric.

1 tablespoonful horseradish.

1 tablespoonful garlic.

2 tablespoonfuls pepper.