497(d)
FT 259
BUSINESS SERVICES GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 2
ENERGY GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 4
FINANCIAL SERVICES GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 5
MARKET LEADERS GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 3
PHARMACEUTICAL GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 5
TECHNOLOGY GROWTH TRUST, SERIES 8
Supplement to the Prospectus dated July 15, 1998
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus, Unit holders
of FT 156, Dorsey, Wright Sector Trusts, Healthcare Series 1 or FT 161,
Baird Growth Opportunity Trust, Telecommunications Series may use
their redemption or termination proceeds from such trusts to acquire
Units of the Trusts contained in FT 259 during the initial offering
period subject only to the remaining deferred sales charges on the Units
acquired. Dealers and other selling agents will receive a concession or
agency commission on such sales equal to $.22 per Unit on Units sold
subject to a deferred sales charge of $.35 per Unit or 63% of the then
current maximum remaining deferred sales charge on Units sold subject to
a deferred sales charge of less than $.35 per Unit.
October 1, 1998
