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MERRILL LYNCH FUNDAMENTAL
GROWTH FUND, INC.
SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS
DATED OCTOBER 21, 1994
FOR USE IN OHIO
This Prospectus must be delivered prior to consummation of sale.
The Fund is authorized to invest up to 15% of its net assets in securities
that cannot be readily resold because of legal or contractual restrictions or
that are otherwise not readily marketable. Restrictions on resale and
illiquidity may involve additional risks to the Fund. In addition, Rule 144A
securities which are determined to be liquid are not subject to the Fund's 15%
restriction.
Code #16463OH