A Swarm in May is worth a load of hay. A Swarm in June is worth a silver spoon. A Swarm in July isn't worth a fly. I caught seven pound swarm a couple days ago and expect to winter it. I am feeding it as I do to all swarms. Is the meaning of this poem that a swarm caught late in the season doesn't have time to build up to a normal size before winter? On another note...I will have more honey this year than I can eat or sell and am planning onselling to a packer. Trouble is I know of no wholesaler in the area. Also what is the current wholesale price and what do they look for with regards to quality and standards?