1 teaspoonful cloves.

1 teaspoonful of mace.

1 teaspoonful of allspice; all the spices must be pulverized.

Add the garlic and horseradish when cold. Add two pounds sugar, which must be boiled in the vinegar and poured over the spices. One teaspoonful red pepper will improve it. Boil the vegetables in plain vinegar before putting in the spiced vinegar.

Gherkins and snaps are made in the same way as cucumbers—Mrs. S.

Pickled Cucumbers.

½ gallon vinegar.

3 pounds brown sugar.

2 tablespoonfuls cloves.

2 tablespoonfuls allspice.