In Elfie wrote:
I am trying to locate a rose that was around in the 60's that is
almost black. My father had a rose bush in San Francisco in the 60's
and always wanted to grow them --- so now I am taking over his
mission. Thank you.

Black Velvet may be your rose. It was released in 1960 in the States,
by Morey. Have a look:

http://members.optushome.com.au/djha...ml#BlackVelvet