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VT 9. Molly Bog. Acreage: About 20. 



Location: Lamoille County, Hyde Park 15' Quadrangle; 4 miles N of Stowe, 

 reached via Rt. 100. 



Description: In early stages of succession. About 2 acres of open water sur- 

 rounded by a bog mat, comprised of sphagnum, sedges, leather-leaf, and sweet 

 gale, with other typical bog plants including various species of orchids. Beyond 

 the mat is a bog forest of tamarack and black spruce. 



References: Vogelmann, H. W. 1964. Natural areas in Vermont, Report 1, p. 

 19. 



Encroachments: None reported. 



Ownership: University of Vermont. 



Data source: H. W. Vogelmann, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. 05401 . 



Other knowledgeable persons: James W. Marvin, Botany Department, Universi- 

 ty of Vermont, Burlington, Vt. 05401 . 



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