EXHIBIT (j)(2)


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  this  Post-Effective
Amendment No. 88 to the  Registration  Statement  (1933 Act File No. 2-22019) of
Eaton Vance Growth Trust on Form N-1A of our reports dated November 17, 2004 for
Eaton Vance-Atlanta Capital Large-Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") and the Large-Cap
Growth  Portfolio  for the year ended  September 30, 2004 included in the Annual
Report to Shareholders of the Fund.

     We also consent to the reference to our Firm under the headings  "Financial
Highlights" in the Prospectuses  and "Other Service  Providers" in the Statement
of Additional Information, which are part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

January 24, 2005
Boston, Massachusetts