some Dromedary mixes are still available, the brand is owned by Tone
now. See the mix at:
http://www.amazon.com/Dromedary-Date.../dp/B000AP1NVA

I remember my Mother and later, my wife, buying Dromedary dates in the
steel rectangular can. The only brand either would use. Haven't seen any
dates in the stores but the packaged dry ones in years with the
exception of some fresh dates that come in periodically.