Any of the apple trees you see that are grown from seed will definately not be named varieties, for each seed grows a new variety. You'd only get one of the named apple varieties if someone grafted scions from a known variety, whether the original seed-grown tree or another grafted from the original tree. Having said that, those seeded trees can be amazing new apple varieties in their own right.

Here in the eastern States we've had an amazing fruiting year, as well! I'd say it is the best in 20 years. We have been harvesting apples from ancient grafted trees as well as seed-grown trees. Even Sinsull's trees (here in Maine) were full, and she kindly offered them to me for our cider press. A neighbor has offered his old Ramsdell Sweet tree for "adoption" as well.

maeve