Mr. Bush: I would like to point out want a difference four weeks can make regarding packages. All things equal except for time frame of 4 weeks.
If I place 3 pound package of bees is a 10 frame deep, 3 frames waxed out, 5 frames open plastacell(no wax cells) and 1 sugar feeder in mid MARCH
Then do the exact same mid April:
The March packages will wax out 2 deeps by Fall. That is TWO DEEPS OF WAX CELLS.
The April ?. ?. ?. ? 1 deep by Fall. That is ONE DEEP OF WAX CELLS.
All things equal except for time!!!!! The sugar feeders are eventually replaced with open plastacell.
I just wanted a person to realize the difference a few weeks can make with packages of honey bees. The above experience(s) has been repeated many times in my apiary. My area is North Arkansas, blooms/buds/flowers begin in March, so adjust the dates accordingly to your area.
Blessings