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                                                                      EXHIBIT 15

December 4, 1996

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Dear Sirs:

We are aware that the November 3, 1996 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of General
Host Corporation which includes our report dated December 4, 1996 (issued
pursuant to the provisions of Statements on Auditing Standards No. 71 and 42),
is incorporated by reference in its Registration Statement No. 33-50020 on Form
S-8 filed on July 27, 1992.  We are also aware of our responsibilities under
the Securities Act of 1933.


Yours very truly,

Price Waterhouse LLP
Detroit, Michigan