Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Independent
Ceritified Public Accountants" and to the use of our report dated December 29,
1999, in this Registration Statement (File Numbers 333-89357 and 811-09635) of
Valgro Funds, Inc.
Grant Thornton LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 2, 2000