Website/Catalog  (1982)  
 
[This undated catalogue was probably circa 1982. It contained 'Ave Maria' 1981 and 'Cri-Cri' 1981.]

p1. 'Black Velvet' vigorous growing dark red. Fragrant and disease resistant.

p13. Climbing Roses. 'Black Velvet'. Vigorous semi-double crimson. Very fragrant. Repeat flowering.