From the 1856 Comstock catalog; "It grows to large size, deep red, thick, approaching to round shape, fine-grained, pleasant flavored, and very productive. It ripens in September, and keeps well." This onion from the 17th century has an interesting back story. The founder of the town, John Oldham, was kicked out of Massachusetts for a disagreement with Miles Standish in which he pulled a knife. The Wethersfield settlers were more interested in commercial opportunity than religion and more robust than religious, which was most unusual at that time. By 1819 Onions were the major business of Wethersfield. Unfortunately, by 1865 economic turmoil and the introduction of the disease Pink Root forced the area to diversify. It is stiil the town mascot and greets visitors on the welcome sign.

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